VOLVO V50 2009 Owner´s Manual

04 Interior
Rear seat
04``111 Rear seat head restraints
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Adjust the head restraint verticallyEach of the rear seat head restraints can be
adjusted vertically to suit the height of the pas-
senger. The upper edge of the head restraint
should be on a level with the midpoint of the
rear side of the passenger's head (see illustra-
tion).
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height.
•
To raise: Slide the head restraint up to the
desired height.
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To lower: Press the catch at the base of the
right support and press the head restraint
down.
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To remove: Pull the head restraint up far as
possible. Press the catch at the base of the
right support and pull the head restraint out
of the its holders.
Folding down the rear seat backrests
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Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be
folded down, together or separately, to enable
you to transport long objects. Before folding
down the rear seat backrests, the outboardseat belts can be attached to the clothes hook
as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
When the seat backs are folded down, the
head restraints may be damaged if they are
not removed. The center head restraint
must also be removed when transporting
heavy loads.
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Rear edge of seat cushionCatchFolding down the backrestLocation of the head restraint in the seat
cushion

04 InteriorRear seat
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To fold down one or both sections:
1. Grasp the rear edge of the seat cushion
and pull it forward.
2. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge
of the backrest upward and forward to
release the backrest lock. A red lock indi-
cator is visible when the backrest is not
locked in the upright position.
3. Fold the backrest down partially and
remove the outboard head restraints.
Press the center head restraint down com-
pletely or remove it.
4. Place the head restraints in the plastic
tubes, which are now accessible on the
under side of the seat cushions.
NOTE
When folding down the rear seat backrests,
remove the plug in the rear 12 volt socket to
help avoid marks in the upholstery.
WARNING
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The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when
the backrest is NOT locked in position
and hidden when the backrest is cor-
rectly locked in place. When the back-
rest is in the upright position, it must
always be correctly locked in place.
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When the rear seat is folded down, do
not place heavy objects against the
backs of the front seats. This places a
severe strain on the folded down back-
rest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo.
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Cargo must not be stacked higher than
the top of seat backs. This will reduce
the possibility of luggage, etc. becom-
ing projectiles during sudden maneu-
vers, rapid braking or an accident.

04 Interior
Cargo area
04``113 Steel grid (option)
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The steel grid prevents cargo from being
thrown forward into the passenger area in the
event of sudden braking.Folding up the gridWhen it is not in use, the grid can be folded up
against the ceiling's headliner:
1. Grasp the lower arch of the grid.
2. Pull it rearward and upward, and release it.
The struts prevent the grid from falling.
Lower the grid by pulling down on the arch.
Removing the gridTo remove the grid from the vehicle:
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly
to the release pressure on the grid's struts.
2. Remove the covers over the nuts holding
the grid on each side.
3. Loosen the nuts until the threads are flush
with the edge of the nuts.
4. Turn the grid slightly rearward so that it is
clear of the upholstery. Do not angle the
grid too much as it can become wedged in
place and be difficult to remove.
5. Perform the same procedure on the oppo-
site side of the grid, and then lift the grid
out of the vehicle.Installing the gridTo reinstall the grid, perform the procedures
above in reverse order.
If you are uncertain about removing or installing
the grid, please contact your Volvo retailer.
Cargo area cover (option)
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Putting the cargo area in placePull out the cargo area cover and hook it in the
grooves in the rear cargo area pillars (see illus-
tration above).Installing the cargo area cover1. Position the end of the cover over the
retaining holes in the cargo area near the
rear seat backrest.
2. Press the button on the upper side of the
cargo area cover forward to release the
catches.
3. Press the end of the cargo area cover into
place.

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4. Release the button to lock the cargo area
cover in place.
5. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side
of the cargo area.
Check that the cargo area cover is securely in
place.
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Fold the front section of the cover forwardFold the front section of the cargo area cover
forward into the wedge-shaped grooves near
the rear seat.Removing the cargo area cover1. Lift the forward section of the cover, fold it
rearward in the vehicle, and let it hang
freely.2. Press the button on the upper edge of the
cover forward to release the catches.
3. Lift out the end of the cargo area cover
from the retaining holes.
4. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side
of the cargo area.
NOTE
Both versions of the cargo area cover are
options that may be available for your vehi-
cle. Consult your Volvo retailer.Cargo area net (accessory)
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The Volvo V50 can be equipped with a cargo
area net made of strong nylon fabric that can
be used with the rear seat backrests in the
upright position or folded down.
The holder for the retractable net is mounted
on the rear side of the backrests.Using the net with the backrests in the
upright position1. From the cargo compartment, pull the net
upward.
2. Insert the net's right attachment in the rear-
most hole in the mounting bracket (see
illustration) and push it forward into the
smaller hole in the bracket to secure it in
place.
3. Pull out the spring-loaded attachment on
the left side of the net and insert it in the
bracket on the left side of the vehicle in the
same way.
WARNING
Be sure that the net is securely attached in
the mounting brackets.Using the cargo net with the backrest
folded downFasten the net in the same way as described
above, using the front mounting brackets.

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Cargo area
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Retracting the cargo net1. Pull back one of the net's attachments to
the large hole in the mounting bracket.
2. Pull the attachment out of the mounting
bracket.
3. Do the same on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
4. Lower the net into its holder.Removing the cargo net's holder1. Fold down the backrests
2. Push the holder out until it releases from its
retaining brackets.Using the net with the cargo area cover
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1. Fold the rear seat backrests forward
slightly. Begin by folding the narrower sec-
tion of the backrest.
2. Pull the cargo net up and to the rear.
3. Return the backrests to the upright posi-
tion.
Insert the net's end attachments into the
mounting brackets (see the illustration).
WARNING
The red lock indicator on the rear seat
backrests is VISIBLE when the backrest is
NOT locked in position and hidden when the
backrest is correctly locked in place. When
the backrest is in the upright position, it
must always be correctly locked in place.
Load anchoring eyelets
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The eyelets in the cargo area can be used to
fasten accessory load and lashing straps, load
nets, and other load anchors.

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Remote control and key blade.............................................................. 118
Keyless drive (option as available)........................................................ 123
Locking and unlocking.......................................................................... 127
Child safety locks.................................................................................. 129
Alarm (option)........................................................................................ 130

05
LOCKS AND ALARM

05 Locks and alarmRemote control and key blade
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Remote controlsTwo remote controls that also function as igni-
tion keys are provided with your car. The
remote controls contain detachable metal key
blades for manually locking or unlocking the
driver's door and the glove compartment.
USA – FCC ID: LTQVO315TX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canada – IC: 3659AVO315TX
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.Loss of a remote controlIf either of the remote controls is lost, the other
must be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer.
As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost
remote control must be erased from the sys-
tem.
Each key blade has a unique code, which is
used if new key blades are required. A maxi-mum of six remote controls/key blades can be
programmed and used for one car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your car con-
tains a coded transponder. The code in the key
is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored
in the start inhibitor module. The car will start
only with a properly coded key. If you misplace
a key, take the other keys to an authorized
Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft
measure.
USA – FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
dition: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canada – IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
Never use force on the narrow section of the
remote control – this is where the trans-
ponder is located. The car cannot be started
if the transponder is damaged.Remote control functions
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Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the tail-
gate. The turn signals will flash once to
confirm locking.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
05``119
NOTE
The car can also be locked if a door is open
(does not apply to vehicles with the optional
keyless drive).Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
After a short pause, press the Unlock but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds to
unlock the other doors and the tailgate. A
long press (at least two seconds) opens all
side windows.
NOTE
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The turn signals flash to confirm that the
vehicle has been correctly locked/
unlocked with the remote control or the
optional keyless drive. When locking the
vehicle, the turn signals will flash a con-
firmation only if all the doors are
securely closed and locked. Flashing
confirmation for locking and unlocking
may be customized in the vehicle's Per-
sonal settings menu, see page 82 for
more information.
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The two-step unlocking function can be
changed so that one press of the
Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the tailgate. See Personal settings
page 82 for more information.
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Automatic relocking: If the doors are
unlocked, the locks will automatically reen-
gage (re-lock) and the alarm will rearm after
2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has
been opened.
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Automatic locking: When the car starts to
move, the doors and tailgate can be locked
automatically. This feature can be turned
on or off, see Personal settings on page
82 for more information.
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Airbag deployment will automatically
attempt to unlock the doors.
Approach lighting – As you approach the
car: Press the button on the remote control
to illuminate the area around the car in dark
conditions. Pressing the button once lights
up the interior lighting, parking lights, and
license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or
90 seconds. See the Personal settings pa
ge 82 for information about adjusting the
time setting.Unlock tailgate – Press the button once to
disarm the alarm system and unlock only
the tailgate. After closing, the tailgate will
not automatically relock. Press Lock to
relock it and rearm the alarm.NOTE
This function will not open the tailgate.Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situa-
tions. To activate the panic alarm, press
and hold the red button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait
approximately 5 seconds and press the red
button again.

05 Locks and alarmRemote control and key blade
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NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.Weak battery in the remote control
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When the battery begins to lose its charge, the
Information symbol in the instrument panel
(see page 53) lights up and
KEY BATTERY
LOW VOLTAGE
is shown in the information
display.
Replacing the battery in the remote
controlIf the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2450, 3V) is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:
1. Place the remote control with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote control.3. Note how the + and – sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover
(see the underside of the cover).
4. Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact surfa-
ces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.
The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.
Key blade
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Removing the key bladeThe key blade can be removed from the remote
control. When removed, it can be used as fol-
lows:•
To lock/unlock the driver’s door
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To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 127
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.While holding the catch, pull the key blade
out of the remote control.